The Skeletal Scan!!

So, on Friday I went for my first test. Besides some lab work (i.e. blood), I had some radioactive material injected into me (via a needle into my right arm). We went home, hung out for a couple of hours and than went back to Grand River for a skeletal scan. They scanned my whole body and I could see my skeletan on the screen as it scanned that section of my body. Very cool. I had extra scans done of my skull, ribs and pelvis/hip area.

Matt says I should tell people I had a "Boner". He also felt the need to play "Radioactive" by KISS...he's quite proud that there is a KISS song for every occassion!!

The scan was not scary in any way and it did not hurt. Hazel and Dan were awesome!!

Our understanding of the reason for the scan is to provide a benchmark (for later) and also to detect any cancer cells that may have packed their bags and moved on. Any possible spread will help determine the treatment plan.

I don't know any results...but Matt was wondering what Hazel had to say when she did the skull part and found it empty...